This series from the University of Cambridge takes us to the frontlines of science to combine stunning close-up imagery with the voices of those behind the research (and the photos). The films catch glimpses of the natural and man-made worlds, uncovering unseen details that are only observable through the use of sophisticated microscopes and imaging techniques.

From biomaterials to embryonic development these films demonstrate some of the varied and cutting-edge research currently being undertaken at the University of Cambridge. Looking across the series, it is also possible to see the wide ranging imaging techniques employed by the different fields as they peer into hidden worlds beyond the naked eye.

The Engineering Department at the University of Cambridge have also published an incredible collection of stunning imagery which you can explore here.

Cambridge is one of the world’s leading research universities. It has more than 80 Nobel Prizes to its credit, more than any other single university in the world.

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As seen by Scanning Electron Microscopy

Image: Chris Forman

As seen by Scanning Electron Microscopy

Image: Chris Forman

Cracks in the gold allow it to stretch and we can use this for stretchable electronics

Image: Dr Ingrid Graz

Cracks in the gold allow it to stretch and we can use this for stretchable electronics